2003 Audi A6 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2003 Audi A6 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi A6 weights approximately 968 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A6 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Audi | Trabant |
| Model | A6 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |
